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Citizen science as a driver of a changing world
From polluted air to biodiversity loss, public participation in research is changing how evidence is produced, challenged and used
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Ashoka and the rise of social entrepreneurship as a civic force
The organisation helped define social entrepreneurship, but its larger wager is that changemaking should become a social norm
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Zooniverse, the civic value of people-powered research
Volunteer-led citizen science is expanding research capacity, but its public value depends on access, trust and good design
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From demographic dividend to digital power: AI and the future of work in Africa
Closing the skills gap is now central to competitiveness, productivity and long-term prosperity
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Fairpicture and the fight for ethical visual storytelling in the age of AI
As charities and media groups rethink images of poverty, Fairpicture’s model centres consent, dignity and local authorship
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Citizen science as a driver of a changing world
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The cost of living far from work, mobility as a driver of poverty
When cheaper housing lies on the urban edge, the daily journey to earn a living can deepen hardship
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10 changemakers building a more gender-equal world
A record 1,224 nominations from 136 countries. That number alone tells a story.
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Governing the ocean when the ocean has no owner
A landmark treaty turns the high seas from an ungoverned expanse into a test of shared global responsibility.
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Teach the Future and the politics of climate education reform
A youth led campaign has helped push climate literacy from the margins towards the centre of education policy
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Bond and the struggle to rebuild trust in international development
As aid budgets tighten and scrutiny grows, Bond sits at the centre of debates on safeguarding, partnerships and sector credibility
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The rural, urban education gap goes far beyond connectivity
Internet access matters, but rural learners are held back by deeper inequalities in teaching, transport, devices and support
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European NGOs tackling household debt and basic financial education amid Europe’s cost-of-living strain
From debt counselling to school lessons, civil society is filling gaps as EU rules tighten and borrowing shifts online
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Mar 9
Child poverty and unequal access to extracurricular activities in South America
Cost, safety and time pressures are shutting poorer children out of sport, arts and tutoring, deepening inequality
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Feb 28
Forward Faster initiative drives global investment in education and skills development
Corporate action on sustainability intensifies as the Forward Faster campaign links business strategy with education and equality
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Feb 3
From propaganda to global harmony: the Vienna New Year’s Concert and the power of music
Born in one of Europe’s darkest chapters, the Vienna New Year’s Concert now unites over 50 million viewers worldwide through music, culture and shared heritage
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Pratham’s quiet education revolution transforming learning for children
How a grassroots approach and evidence-based innovation are redefining access to quality education across India
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Six Seconds leading global change through emotional intelligence
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Free education as a pathway out of poverty
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Parallel realities: how art at Triennale Milano confronts inequality and inspires action
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Humanistic Buddhism harnesses art for sustainable development goals
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